Jacob D.Cox had achieved his reputation in the field at thirty-four.

Sickles was forty-one when, desperately wounded, he was borne from the head of his corps at Gettysburg.

Cadwallader Washburn in his forty-third year was in command of an important district in the South-West.

Rawlins was high in General Grant's confidence and favor at thirty when he filled the important post of chief of staff.

James B.Steedman was forty-four when he received Mr.Lincoln's special encomium for bravery.